John Dumas leads the Port of Anacortes as Executive Director

July 3, 2025 | News

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July 3, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

John Dumas leads the Port of Anacortes as Executive Director

ANACORTES, WA – The Port of Anacortes Board of Commissioners voted unanimously during a Special Commission meeting on June 13 to approve an employment agreement with Port Director of Operations John Dumas, appointing him as Executive Director. Dumas’ appointment was effective on July 1.

The Commission offered Dumas the position during its regularly scheduled meeting on June 5, 2025, after accepting the resignation of Executive Director Brett Greenwood. Greenwood’s final day with the Port was June 30.

Dumas has served as the Port’s Director of Operations for the past eight years and previously served as Interim Executive Director for nine months while the Port conducted a nationwide search to fill the role. Before joining the Port, Dumas spent 20 years at Cortland International’s Anacortes manufacturing facility.

The Port Commission is responsible for hiring and overseeing the Executive Director. To attend a future Commission meeting, visit Port of Anacortes Commission Meetings to join virtually, or attend in person at 317 Commercial Avenue in Anacortes.

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The Port of Anacortes was formed in 1926 to promote economic development for Anacortes and the surrounding area. The Port district is led by a board of five elected Commissioners: Bonnie Bowers, Jon Petrich, Kathy Pittis, Jon Ronngren, and Shawn Ottenbreit. Public meetings are held the first and third Thursdays of the month at 6 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Port Administrative Office, 317 Commercial Avenue, Anacortes, WA. For more information, visit www.portofanacortes.com.